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#536 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Arcadia High School

High School · Greece Central School District · Rochester, NY

A Greece Central School District high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 ISLAND COTTAGE RD, Rochester, NY 14612

  • Math 93% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation27.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$24,769
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Arcadia High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency93%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 78% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
93%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
93%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Arcadia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,924/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,598

Median home value

$187,500

Median rent

$1,069/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Athena High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.7 mi1,057Compare →
Odyssey AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.26–122.0 mi892Compare →
Villa of HopePrivate · tuition7.3private8–122.1 mi53Compare →
Northeast College Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.3 mi758Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greece Central School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 17
District spending per student
$24,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arcadia High School is listed in GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arcadia High School

Arcadia High School is a public high school in Rochester, NY, part of Greece Central School District, serving approximately 1,023 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arcadia High School

What grades does Arcadia High School serve?

Arcadia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arcadia High School?

Arcadia High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,023 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arcadia High School rank in NY?

Arcadia High School ranks #536 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Arcadia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arcadia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arcadia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Arcadia High School a charter school?

No, Arcadia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arcadia High School a Title I school?

No, Arcadia High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia High School?

56.6% of students at Arcadia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 14612)
35,339
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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